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theSync
by William Lee Mapp, III
Will Mapp is a technologist and futurist with over 30 years of digital technology experience and he's seen and experienced all of the hype.theSync is a weekly peek at the weird, wild, web of the technology industry. Stay up-to-date, and ahead of the curve by listening to a distillation of the latest technology news by the one of the industry's most seasoned thought leaders. Will brings 30 years of technology product and service experience to theSync, peppered with a healthy serving of cynicism about technology's hype-fueled media machine. He share's his thoughts on what's real, what's nuts, and what's broken about the technology industrial complex. Will is featured weekly on First News 570, has been featured on Fox News Radio, and is the host of The Cloud: Digital Technology. Decoded.New episodes are dropped weekly. Some episodes feature recorded segments of theSync from First News 570.Please rate and subscribe to theSync.Please email comments and topic suggestions to: contact@thesyncw
Episodes
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Episode 167: theSync: Futureproof - Using Technology to Keep Your Business Ahead of the Competition
It's the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017. America has elected a new president, companies are using AI in new and innovative ways, and automation is ruling the day. Listen to Will and Herlen share insights into intelligent machine learning and here about products and services you can use in...
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Episode 166: theSync: The 2016 Annual Gift Guide
It ain't too late to get your loved ones and family a great gadget gift. Will and Herlen share their ideas for the latest and great technology gifts for Christmas.
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Episode 165: theSync LIVE: Securing Your Small Business' Technology
Leslie Jones, the DNC, and a friend of my colleague's mom have more in common than you think. In the digital age, many people experience a security breach of some sort. It can be embarrassing but you shouldn't let that stop you from preventing it from happening again. Will shares several tips to...
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Episode 164: theSync LIVE: Annual Back to School Gadget Guide
Herlen and Will are back in the studio sharing the best gadgets to get your budding students to help them succeed when they go back to school.
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Episode 163: theSync LIVE!: How to Be a Successful Amazon Seller
Last night's show aired on July 24th, which means it's 4 months and one day until Black Friday. Instead of resting on their laurels, Will and Herlen invite Amazon super sellers, Arun Saraswat from E Comm Gold Rush (http://ecommgoldrush.com), and Brian Lee on the show to share some tips for…
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Episode 162: theSync LIVE!: Communication is Key
Staying in touch with your employees, vendors, and customers is key in running a successful enterprise. At no other time, there are more options for business owners to use in reaching those who are most important in the success of their business. Will and Herlen break down the numerous amount of...
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Episode 161: theSync LIVE!: Behold Our Robot Overlords How You Can Use AI and Bot Technology in Your Small Business
The dawn of AI, artificial intelligence, is here. Will and Herlen talk about usable AIs a small business owner can use in their business, they also talk about the future of business intelligence and share some ideas small business owners can begin to think about.
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Episode 160: theSync LIVE!: Incubating Your Ideas
Herlen and Will invite Baltimore's Emerging Technology Center's Director Jacque Albright on the show to share information with Baltimore's technology entrepreneur community about incubator and accelerator programs in the city.
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Episode 159: theSync: 2016 Presidential Campaign Politics and Social Media Marketing
Will and Herlen compare and contrast the techniques this year's presidential campaign politicians are using to motivate their causes using social media. They analyze everything from Hillary Clinton's Spotify playlist to Donald Trump's decidedly LoFi videos.
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Episode 158: theSync: Apple vs. FBI and What It Means to Digital Security
Herlen and Will invite Cheryl Wood, a former Department of Justice attorney and lawyer to share details about Apple's fight against the FBI and whether or not we have a right to privacy on our digital devices.
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Episode 157: theSync: Looking Ahead, 2016 Technology Trends and Products
2016 is a new year full of new technology, new business, new opportunity, and new hype. Will and Herlen share their favorite, hyped up gadgets and technology products from the Consumer Electronics Show. Plus, Will introduces the big technology advancement for 2016, the Bot.
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Episode 156: theSync: 2016 and Looking Ahead
It's the last show of the year and Will and Herlen talk about new technology gadgets and services you can use in your small business.
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Episode 155: theSync: The Annual Gift Guide
Coming to you way late thanks to Podomatic's crap. Here's the annual gift guide. Will and Herlen share their favorite and desired tech gifts for 2015.
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Episode 153: theSync: ExOs and How You Can Take Advantage of Them
This week on theSync, Will and Herlen talk about Exponentially Large Organizations like AirBNB and Uber and share stories from listeners who use them.
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Episode 152: theSync LIVE: Last Minute Holiday Marketing Campaigns for Your Small Business
Will and Herlen kicked off last Sunday night's show with some news about the iPad Pro and the new Apple TV. After geeking out on hot products, the crew shared some last minute marketing ideas small businesses and entrepreneurs can use to increase foot traffic and get more downloads from Christmas...
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Episode 151: theSync LIVE: Getting Your Ideas Funded with an SBIR
We all have great ideas. Often times, funding is the biggest barrier to getting a product developed. The US government provides small businesses several mechanisms they can use to turn their ideas into reality. In this episode, our guest, Elden Hawkes, of the USDA's NIFA/SBIR program tells our...
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Episode 150: theSync LIVE: Using MakersRow to Build Your Next Product
Cheap telecommunications and Internet technology have made it easier to build viable technology businesses. These same technologies can now be put to use for non-technology and non-gadget products to be made. Companies like MakersRow put product design, materials sourcing, and supply chain...
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Episode 149: theSync LIVE: Crowdsource Financing Your Next Great Idea
Easily one of our better shows. We invited Red Stylo Media's Enrica Jang, mBientLab's Laura Kassovic, Maxime Paul, and DrinkMATE's Shaun Masavage to share their experiences with raising capital using Kickstarter. The Rod was out, but Herlen Bess and Will Mapp held it down in the studio.
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Episode 148: theSync LIVE!: Preparing for Mobile Consumers Using Responsive Websites
Google has announced that they will begin favoring mobile web searches over desktop searches on their service. This means if your website isn't mobile ready, your competitors will out rank you. Will and The Rod without Herlen, discuss ways you can make your website mobile friendly.
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Episode 147: theSync LIVE!: Highlight's from Google I/O, and Digital Marketing Strategies from Aiden Marketing
The Rod was missing from tonight's live show, but Will and Herlen kept things going by talking about the highlights from Google I/O. Stacie Price joined the technology crew and shared her insights on digital marketing strategies, inbound marketing techniques, and click bait. Download theSync app...
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Episode 146: theSync: Apple Drops the Apple Watch on the World and Amazon Prime Now in Baltimore
Apple proved all the detractors wrong last Friday and sold out of their pre-order inventory. If you wanted to buy and Apple Watch you ain't getting until June! Also, Arun Saraswat and Brian Williams joined the live show to share how small business owners can thrive online. Read more:...
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Episode 145: theSync LIVE!: What Are Exponential Organizations and How You Can Build One
On the radio show last week, we talked about ExOs and shared how small business owners could use some of the same tactics and strategies to build up their businesses. ExOs are a new breed of company that owns very little in terms of material, manpower, and facilities, but can quickly gain...
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Episode 144: theSync: The Apple Strikes Back
Apple recently surpassed Samsung as the world's top seller of smartphones. Samsung answered by releasing the super sultry, Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge phones. But Apple's answered with new products including a golden MacBook. This week, Will shares his thoughts about why Apple captivates the minds of...
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Tooling Your Enterprise for 2015
We hope this week was fantastic for you during National Entrepreneurship Week. In case you missed theSync LIVE! on 88.9 FM this week, Will and experts in marketing, project management, accounting, and outsourcing shared some tools, tips, and technologies you can use to be more effective in your...
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Episode 142: theSync: What Net Neutrality is All About and the Fools Against It
Will is back! He apologizes for an infrequently posted New Year, but it's been a busy time. He promises to adjust. This week he shares his thoughts about net neutrality and the cable companies who are against the FCC's pursuit of making the Internet a free and open place for innovation. Read…
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Episode 141: theSync: (BizTechInsider Live!) Technologies Look Out for in 2015
In case you missed the live show on WEAA, you can listen to this month's episode of BizTechInsider. Will, Herlen, and Elden talk phones, wearable technologies, and IoT for the coming year.
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Episode 140: theSync: The Major Shake Up About to Happen in the World of Payments
Will is back! And it's a New Year, with new technology news you can use. A major shakeup is about to happen in the world of payments and this week on theSync, Will shares 5 new technologies you'll need to consider to make the payment part of the sales transaction smooth for your customers. Read...
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Episode 139: theSync: 5 Last Minute Gifts You Can Give in Time for Christmas
There are count 'em, two, two days left before Christmas. That means you'll be venturing out into the wild and fighting crowds to get those last minute gifts. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 last minute gift ideas you can run out and pick up in time for the holiday. Read More:...
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Episode 138: theSync: 5 Giftable Smartphones You Can Give for Christmas
Christmas is less than two weeks away and unlike other electronics, smartphones always prove to be easily accessible. This week, Will shares 5 smartphones that will make great gifts this Christmas. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-giftable-smartphones-you-can-give-for-christmas
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Episode 137: theSync: 5 Mini Tablets for Mini Hands
It's Christmas season, and for the first week, Will shares his thoughts on 5 mini tablets for kids. Giving a tablet can be a hard and controversial decision for some, so tune in for this week's episode and figure out which tablet is better for your little one. Read More:...
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Episode 136: theSync: Black Friday Deals Online
This week Will share's the sites he'll be checking out for this Black Friday. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-places-to-visit-on-black-friday
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Episode 135: theSync: The 2014 Annual Gift Guide
If it's November it's a time to grow mustache's and pick out what Will wants for Christmas. This week's episode of theSync, is Will's favorite show. The Annual Gift Guide. This year, he and Herlen share their favorite tech and gadget gifts that'll make everyone on your Christmas list happy. Read...
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Episode 134: theSync: 5 Things to Do When You Have a Hard Disk or System Crash
Bad things happen to good people. Last week, Will experienced a catastrophic disk crash. This week he shares 5 things you can do to recover when something bad happens. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-what-you-should-do-when-good-times-go-bad
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Episode 133: theSync: How WalMart is Trying to Kill Wireless Payments
First HD-DVD, now Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and Everyone else. Apple released Apple Pay this week to much anticipation and excitement. Unfortunately, not everyone is enthusiastic about Apple's new payment tech. This week on theSync, learn what Walmart and others are doing to kill off wireless...
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Episode 132: theSync: To App or not to App That's the Question
Will spends a lot of time with small business owners and often consults on the products and services they choose to run their businesses. Ultimately, the questions turn to apps. This year, Will re-evaluates the app question and shares 3 factors to consider before embarking on an app development...
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Episode 131: theSync: 3 Tools You Can Use to Remotely Control Your Computer
Every once in a while a problem occurs on your computer that you can't handle. That's when you need to call in the big guns and get help. Unfortunately, sometimes you can't call someone over and that's when remote control software can come to the rescue. This week, Will shares 3 tools you can use...
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Episode 130: theSync: NFC: What is it and Why Should I Care
Now that the iPhone 6 is out Near Field Communications is back in the rage. Even though NFC has been out for some time now, NFC is now back in vogue because Apple is doing it. This week on theSync, Will shares the key points you need to know about NFC. Read More:...
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Episode 129: theSync: 5 Things to Expect in the Apple Watch
Last week, Apple released the sexy and smart Apple Watch. This week, Will shares 5 things to expect in the device when it ships next year. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-things-to-expect-in-the-apple-watch
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Episode 128: theSync: 5 Things to Expect from Apple's iPhone6 + iWatch Announcement
Another iPhone is almost upon us and the speculation has been cranked to fever pitch. This week, Will shares 5 things to expect while watching Apple's iPhone 6 announcement. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-things-to-look-for-at-apples-iphone-6-iwatch-event
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Episode 127: theSync: 5 Apps You Can Use to Help Your Student Achieve This Year
It's been a full week of school, and now that you know the teacher's expectations for this year, it's time to figure out how to help your child achieve. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 apps you can use to help your child do well in school. Read More:...
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Episode 126: theSync: 3 Back to School Tech Products for the Busy Parent
This week on theSync, Will shares 3 technology products that the busy parent can use to keep track of their kids' busy activity schedule this year. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-3-back-to-school-tech-products-for-the-busy-parent
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Episode 125: theSync: The Death of Blogging
Last week, Will caught the Broke Socialite's timeline in which her and her friends threw down the gauntlet and stated boldly that blogging is dead, and that microblogging is the way to go. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 tips to help your microblogging transition. Read More:...
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Episode 124: theSync: 5 Must Have Apps for the Active Entrepreneur
Apps like Evernote, Penultimate, OneNote, and other 'sexy' products get all of the love and coverage from the media. How often are you taking notes or checking your accts during the day. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 must have apps that he uses a couple of times a day to help him be...
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Episode 123: theSync: 5 Back to Grade School Gadgets for Your Youngster
Last week, Will shared 5 back to school gadgets for your college student. This week on theSync, Will drops 5 gadgets your grade school student can use when they return to school. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-back-to-school-gadgets-for-your-grade-student
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Episode 121: theSync: 5 Must Have Back to School Gadgets That Will Help Your College Student Succeed
Another summer is coming to close. In a few weeks, kids will be returning back to school and they'll need tech to help them study, succeed, and party. This week, Will shares 5 must have gadgets for your college student. Read More:...
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Episode 120: theSync: BizTechInsider: Small Business Security, the Mobile Summer, and Target's Christmas Massacre.
This week, Will shares helpful tips and techniques to help small business owners better secure their systems and protect their digital assets. Will is joined in the studio live with Herlen Bess and Elden Hawkers to talk about mobile competition that's hit a boiling point in June. Read More:...
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Episode 119: theSync: 3 Big Takeaways from Google I/O
Will's back from vacation and Google's I/O conference was on while he was away. Having been snubbed by Google twice now, Will shares his thoughts about the new features in Android L, new UI for unified apps, and Google's consumer electronics aspirations. Read More:...
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Episode 118: theSync: Amazon Introduces the Fire Phone, Should Samsung and HTC Be Worried
Last week, Jeff Bezos climbed the stage and introduced Amazon's latest and greatest device, the Fire Phone. The Fire Phone is powerful, it's sleek, and it's shod in Amazon. This week on theSync, Will shares the top 5 features from Amazon's new product. Read More:...
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Episode 117: theSync: 5 Travel Apps That Will Help You Live the Perfect Summer
The last week of school has just passed, and summer officially starts this Saturday. This week, Will shares 5 travel apps that will help you live the perfect summer. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-living-the-perfect-summer
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Episode 116: theSync: My Week with iOS 8
Last week, Apple announced new updates to its flagship operating systems, iOS 8 and Mac OS X. This week on theSync, Will shares his findings after spending an intimate week with it. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-my-week-with-ios-8
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Will Mapp is a technologist and futurist with over 30 years of digital technology experience and he's seen and experienced all of the hype.theSync is a weekly peek at the weird, wild, web of the technology industry. Stay up-to-date, and ahead of the curve by listening to a distillation of the latest technology news by the one of the industry's most seasoned thought leaders. Will brings 30 years of technology product and service experience to theSync, peppered with a healthy serving of cynicism about technology's hype-fueled media machine. He share's his thoughts on what's real, what's nuts, and what's broken about the technology industrial complex. Will is featured weekly on First News 570, has been featured on Fox News Radio, and is the host of The Cloud: Digital Technology. Decoded.New episodes are dropped weekly. Some episodes feature recorded segments of theSync from First News 570.Please rate and subscribe to theSync.Please email comments and topic suggestions to: contact@thesyncw
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